28x30 finished, now lets get it dirty

[racer8432955]

I recently finished my shop after about 8months of on-off work. Its a real basic stick structure with vinyl siding. When I bought the house, it did not even have electric (the shop). So it was pretty much a clean slate.
I'm real glad i ran inet & dish out to it right away. While it takes away from productivity, it makes it more enjoyable for the wife-kids to hang out.

While it is finished fairly nice, I have no intention of babying it. I do a fair amount of fab, painting, powdercoating, etc. So it will get pretty worked from here...

 

[Vernmotor]

Nice shop !

 

[rlwhitetr3b]

Can you give us some details on you compresser closet? I'm going to have the same problem as I not going to be able to move it outside of the garage.

 

[racer8432955]

The compressor seemed to fit best behind the service door, but not alot of extra room. I wanted to keep the noise down as well, so framed up the closet out of 2x4s and insulated the b-jesus out of it. It has the fiberglass insulation, pink foam brd insulation, and to try to deaden the noise i used the sofit vent runners - egg crate type foam pieces. The bottom of the door has a gap / vent for intake ventalation. The small door is for access to the back of the comprssor, to adjust the belt, and access electrical jbox, etc. On the exterior is dry erase board, which i've always put in my shops, it comes in real handy. To keep the heat down I put in a bathroom type fan to remove heat during hard use (i.e.- sanding, sandblasting).
I know there are lengthy discussions on here about noise suppresion, and many seem much more thought out than mine. But, I can say that my set up keeps the noise down quite well.

 

[rlwhitetr3b]

Thanks!
I have read several of the discussions and will re-read them before I install my yet un purchased air compressor.

 

[allinon72]

Where did you get the metal waynescotting?

 

[dodge610]

Very nice workshop looks great and glad to see we have another Powder Coater on the forum. Ive been doing it on the side for about 6 years love doing it make the old look new again.

 

[Red Leader]

Very nice. You don't see too many garages with a drop ceiling. That's what I am going to do in mine.

Great job!

 

[racer8432955]

Where did you get the metal waynescotting?

Very nice. You don't see too many garages with a drop ceiling. That's what I am going to do in mine.

Great job!

The wainscotting came from Lowes. I think its for barn roofing or siding. Mine is a little shorter to allow for a full sheet of drywall above. I siliconed it to the floor. I like to spray down and mop my floor on occasion, I think it will provide duribility for that.

Red Leader- I'm not sure if I like the drop ceiling. It was a pain to put in (my first time) and not sure if I like the look? One nice thing is alot of mechanicals can be hidden above (air lines, electric etc) and be repair or added onto later. People have said the wind will blow tiles out when opening the garage door. I have not had any trouble with that.